Question:
stomach pain

pain after eating    — Maryjean (posted on May 19, 2010)

May 19, 2010
Hi, i'm not sure when you had your surgery but I still experience stomach pain after eating and know that it's a tell tale sign that i'm going to vomit. I'm 4 months post op and my surgeon told me that the pain is your stomach trying to "work" the food down to digest. If you are eating something that gives you significant discomfort, then your stomach wasn't ready to handle it quite yet. Hope that helps !
   — KQinNC

May 19, 2010
MaryJean it's not uncommon for someone to have this happen when they're still learing how to eat soon after surgery. However according to your profile you had your surgery almost 7 years ago. Since the pain is obviously strong enough to concern you it would be best to contact your doctor. You'll need to give him/her more information than just pain after eating to find out what is going on. Good luck!
   — Caribou ME

May 19, 2010
I tried to explain more, but had a hard time posting...anyways, I went to the doctor and he thinks it might be my medicines given me issues. He gave me prevacid to try for the month....it feels like I have heartburn in my stomach and when I eat, or drink, it hurts really bad. I am 7 years out and have maintained my weight...infact, I am still losing weight which is a problem...I am 5'10 and weigh 146 lbs. I had a partial hysto in January and since then I have lost a whole pants size (8-6 to a 6-4)...they have checked thyroid and etc, but feel I am under a lot of stress...thus probably why my stomach hurts...maybe an ulcer....?? Anyways, thans for posting back, I appreciate it :) Maryjean
   — Maryjean